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Sam Amico has covered the NBA for 20 years, previously for SI.com, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, Amico Hoops and the Boston Herald.
Russell Westbrook

Lakers to Start Engaging Teams on Russell Westbrook Trades

While the Lakers have pumped the brakes on potential Russell Westbrook trades, it appears that it won't be long before they start revving that...
Jerome Robinson

Warriors Waive Jerome Robinson, Pat Spencer

The Warriors have waived guards Jerome Robinson and Pat Spencer, the team announced in a press release. Robinson, 25, is a 6-foot-4 shooting guard who...
Stanley Johnson, NBA Lakers

Jazz Waive Stanley Johnson

The Jazz have waived forward Stanley Johnson, as relayed by Sarah Todd of the Deseret News. Johnson, 26, is 6-foot-6 and was acquired from the...
Derrick Favors

Rockets Waiving Derrick Favors

The Rockets intend to waive veteran forward/center Derrick Favors, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Favors, 30, was acquired by the Rockets in a trade...
Ben Simmons, Brooklyn Nets, NBA

East Notes: Nets, Ben Simmons, Sixers, Heat

Nets Nets guard Ben Simmons said he is looking forward to his return to Philadelphia to play the 76ers on Nov. 22. “I can’t wait to...
Kostas Antetokounmpo

Bulls Convert Kostas Antetokounmpo to Two-Way Deal

The Bulls have converted the contract of forward Kostas Antetokounmpo to a two-way deal, the team announced in a press release. https://twitter.com/chicagobulls/status/1581012734228934656 He was initially signed...
Kemba Walker

Kemba Walker: I Just Want to Play Basketball, Role Doesn’t Matter

It appears opposing teams are wary of Kemba Walker's recent knee issues, but he believes he still has plenty left to offer. "I’ve got something...
Calvin Booth, Nuggets, GM

Nuggets GM Calvin Booth Talks Additions, Depth

It's been a busy offseason for the Nuggets and new GM Calvin Booth, who took over basketball operations following a promotion. Not only did Denver...
Theo Maledon

Hornets Signing Theo Maledon to Two-Way Deal

The Hornets are signing guard Theo Maledon to a two-way contract, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Malden, 21, is 6-foot-4 and spent last season...
Kemba Walker

Pistons Expected to Waive Kemba Walker

The Pistons are likely to waive point guard Kemba Walker ahead of Monday's roster deadline, as the sides clearly have failed to agree to...
Dakota Mathias, NBA, Pacers, Grizzlies

Grizzlies Sign Dakota Mathias, Waive EJ Onu, Romeo Weems

The Grizzlies have signed guard Dakota Mathias to a contract for training camp, the team announced in a press release. Along with that move, they...
Dennis Schroder

Lakers’ Dennis Schroder Suffers Finger Injury, Status TBD

Lakers point guard Dennis Schroder suffered a finger injury, leaving his availability for the season opener in doubt, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Schroder,...
Russell Westbrook

Lakers Exploring Idea of Bringing Russell Westbrook Off Bench

Lakers coach Darvin Ham and point guard Russell Westbrook are exploring the idea of Westbrook coming off the bench and "quarterbacking" the second unit...
Jeriah Horne

Kings Sign Jeriah Horne, Alex O’Connell; Waive Wes Iwundu

The Kings have signed rookie small forward Jeriah Horne and rookie shooting guard Alex O'Connell to Exhibit 10 training camp contracts, as relayed by...

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